Limpopo police have on Tuesday arrested a fourth male suspect in connection with the R10 million insurance murder, fraud and money laundering case involving former police officer, Rachel Kutumela and her family.
The suspect, aged 54, is expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court today facing charges of murder, fraud and money laundering.
The suspect, who is the brother of the accused former police Sergeant, was apprehended on Tuesday morning at around 11am in Molejie, outside Seshego.
The other three suspects, namely Rachel Kutumela (43), her sister Anna Shokane (47), and daughter Florah Shokane (23) remain in custody following their bail denial and ongoing court proceedings. The case has been transferred to the Polokwane High Court.
The crimes reportedly spanned from 2000 to 2024, when the insured individuals died in various circumstances.
The suspects allegedly fraudulently took out life, accident and funeral insurance policies for their victims and cashed in the policies. – SAnews.gov.za
